HR Specialist - Payroll and Benefits

Fidelity Bank • Fuquay-Varina, NC

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About The Position

The HR Specialist - Payroll and Benefits supports the administration of associate benefits and accurately and timely processes payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role maintains payroll data integrity, resolves discrepancies, and provides service to associates with payroll- and benefit-related inquiries.

The position processes monthly payroll, calculates pay for new hires, terminations, and leaves of absence, and maintains payroll records and associate data changes. It also supports payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting, year-end processes, and general ledger balancing and file transmission. The specialist provides benefits administration support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources, Benefits, or Payroll Support, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and timekeeping software.
• Knowledge of benefits administration.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multi-state payrolls.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and benefits integrations.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll in accordance with Bank policies and payroll schedules.
• Complete payroll calculations for new hires, terminations, and leaves of absence.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and associate data changes, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, garnishments, and benefit changes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for associate questions regarding pay, deductions, and taxes.
• Support payroll audits and assist with reconciliation, reporting, and year-end processes, including W-2s, corrections, and filings.
• Balance general ledger accounts following payroll processing, including benefit and miscellaneous accounts.
• Review, process, and transmit payroll general ledger files through Precision, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Provide support with benefits administration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time